WPS has added new safaris as we prepare for the re-opening of DC on June 9!
In observance of COVID-19 Social Distancing practices, safaris will be limited to 6 clients.
Private virtual online photo critique sessions are still available!
All Health Care Workers and First Responders get free safaris thru August 31
Capture Great Early
Morning Photos of the
Animals at the National Zoo!
$99
Learn the basics of taking
stellar photos of pets -
Your own or others'!
$99
Photograph the Full Moon over the
National Mall from the CEB Tower
in Rosslyn
$84
You are a photographer but
now you can’t leave the house!
So this is a good time to
review the pictures you have
already taken with a
Virtual Photo Critique!
$24.95
Learn how to take great pictures before you go
on that expensive trip! Learn how to use your
camera in the field, not in a classroom.
$89
Learn the basics of taking stellar photos of pets–your own cats and dogs or others if it’s a business for you. You’ll benefit from this Safari if you want to take better photos of your…
Our newest workshop in architectural and travel photography takes you to some of the most popular monuments and historic buildings adjoining the White House in Lafayette Park.
Washington, DC is one of the most photogenic cities in the country, especially at night! We’ll show you how to capture it on your smartphone.
Capture Great Early Morning Photos of the Animals at the National Zoo!
Are you only using $100 worth of the features of your $700 camera? If yes, then this safari is for you! Learn to get the most out of your camera.
Capture the unique colonial-style architecture of the homes, restaurants, and storefronts of Georgetown’s streets, the C & O Canal and Grace Episcopal Church
Learn how to photograph the nighttime radiance of candles and lanterns in the deep blue period of civil twilight as well as Mount Vernon’s spectacular holiday fireworks over the Potomac River.
Like to get up early? Want to learn how to photograph sunrises? Then you have to get out there long before the sun comes up!
Sunset at the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington brings a special treat on Tuesday evenings during the summer
Three hands-on workshops which provide the background to achieve simple, pleasing portraits using window light and affordable lighting equipment.
After giving an orientation on the basic techniques of nighttime photography, Instructor E. David Luria will take you to the most photogenic areas on the western end of the National Mall.
The Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress is one of the most beautiful buildings in the nation’s capital with its ornate interiors and grand staircases.
Taking good pictures is fun, makes you happy, and fills you with pride over the memory you have just created. And now, with cell phones and cameras equipped with Wi-Fi, it is easier than ever to immediately share these images with friends and family.
Established in 1999, Washington Photo Safari™ is one of the nation’s leading providers of photography training field trips. We offer over 150+ unique itineraries, with two-hour, half-day, and full-day DC photo tours every week, all year long. These sessions are for photographers at any skill level with any kind of camera, digital or film.
That’s what we do for you at Washington Photo Safari. We help you see images in a new way, take you to new places, and help you improve your composition.
Then we guide as you click with any camera, whether it be your cell phone or a complex DSLR, helping you use all the features you paid for on your camera. And, yes, we give smartphone-friendly photo tours!
Finally, we review the pictures you have just taken, helping you learn from your mistakes, and giving you hands-on instruction as you retake the photos. We prefer to do this in the field, not in a classroom so that you learn by doing.
I signed up for Washington Photo Safari to learn basic photography. I wanted to have fun doing it so I signed up and I made a great decision. David, the tour guide, knows photography and knows how to teach it and practices what he teaches. On top of that, he's lived in DC for 45 years and knows the city and will share all of its secrets with you.
– Austin G., Yelp!If you are visiting DC this is a great way to see the sights and learn a little bit about your camera and take home some great memories. It's also a great way for locals to take an afternoon and low down and relax! David is a great host and very personable and is willing to share his knowledge for photographers of all skill levels.
– Jeff S., TripAdvisorDavid was a great guide! You can tell he has a passion for photography, and patient when it comes to teaching. I am an experienced photographer, but I even learned a trick! Thanks, David! My friend and I definitely had fun taking pictures in Georgetown. The Safaris in DC are worth every penny and I would highly recommend them to others!
– Joanna C., TripAdvisorMy daughter & I learned a lot about taking photos and all the great features of our cameras. David was great working with both of us, her being a novice and me who started back in the days of film. Highly recommend and already thinking about what class to take next.
– Chris P., FacebookThough I have some photography experience, I still learned more than I expected. David was very thorough, provided excellent direction and we had an enjoyable time seeing the monuments through new eyes. I highly recommend.
– Maria H., Yelp!Washington Photo Safari is a member agency of Destination DC, Cultural Tourism DC, a TripAdvisor Hall of Fame award winner
and a Runner Up (2nd Place) in the Best of DC 2019.
